Berlin, Kansas
Berlin is an unincorporated community in Bourbon County, Kansas, United States.[1]
Berlin, Kansas | |
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 KDOT map of Bourbon County (legend) | |
| Coordinates: 37°55′17″N 94°53′46″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Bourbon |
| Named for | Berlin, Georgia |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| GNIS ID | 474538 |
History
A post office was opened in Berlin in 1879, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[2] The community has most likely been named in the honor of Berlin, Georgia.
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Berlin, Kansas
- "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved August 2, 2014.
Further reading
External links
Municipalities and communities of Bourbon County, Kansas, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Kansas highlighting Bourbon County | |
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